HR 5811 · 93th Congress · Health

A bill to provide that respect for an individual's right not to participate in abortions contrary to conscience be a requirement for hospital eligibility for Federal financial assistance.

Introduced 1973-03-19· Sponsored by Rep. Steiger, William A. [R-WI-6]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.(1973-03-19)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Requires medical institutions to provide a certificate indicating respect for an individual employee's right not to participate in abortions contrary to that individual's conscience as a requirement for hospital eligibility for Federal financial assistance.…

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